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Oct 2, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Evander (10) shouts against Austin FC during the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

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Evander Wins MLS Player of the Month for August/September, best Evander cards and collectibles options

The Portland Timbers' high-scoring Brazilian forward has a few autograph options for interested collectors

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Evander Wins MLS Player of the Month for August/September, best Evander cards and collectibles options

The Portland Timbers' high-scoring Brazilian forward has a few autograph options for interested collectors

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow shrugged.

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Grading Volume Drops at PSA, SGC, BGS, and CGC: What Caused the Dip?

Grading volume dropped at the big four graders (PSA, SGC, BGS, and CGC) in September with all four companies seeing double-digit percentage decreases from the previous month according to Gem Rate. Overall, grading volume is down 16% from last month.

Oct 1, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates in the Minnesota Wild zone in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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Bedard Signs Exclusive Autographed Memorabilia Deal With Fanatics

The Chicago Blackhawks star will flood the market with signed jerseys and pucks.

Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) makes a catch behind Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Julian Humphrey (12) before running for a touchdown to put Alabama ahead in the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 41-34. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

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Alabama Freshman Phenom Ryan Williams Gets A Second Bowman U Now Card With Autographs

Ryan Williams had his second Bowman U Now card released. This release includes an opportunity to land randomly inserted autographed cards along with a chance at getting base parallels. A release of game-used relics sold out within minutes of release.

Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; Team USA celebrates with the gold medal after the game against France in the men's basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Lebron, Curry, Durant triple Topps Now card sells for $53,680

A Topps Now card featuring Stephen Curry, Lebron James, and Kevin Durant sold for $53,680 via Goldin's September Elite auction. Here's why this sale is monumental

Sep 17, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates his three run home run against the Washington Nationals with starting pitcher David Peterson (23) and shortstop Luisangel Acuna (2) and starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) and second baseman Jose Iglesias (11) starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) and right fielder Starling Marte (6) and shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Jose Iglesias' OMG Topps Now Card Surging With New York Mets Playoff Push

The New York Mets have used Jose Iglesias' OMG as a rallying cry as the team surged in the standings after a tough start. His Topps Now card is seeing a rise in value as the team's success continues.

Topps Aaron Judge Rubble & Crew Cards / Courtesy: Topps

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Aaron Judge's Rubble & Crew Appearance Immortalized in Upcoming Baseball Card

Aaron Judge is getting a special card in the 2024 Topps Baseball Update Series from his appearance on Rubble & Crew, a Paw Patrol spin-off.

July 13, 1985; New York City, NY, USA; Mickey Mantle and other former Yankees acknowledge the cheers of the fans during Old Timers Day at Yankee Stadium in New York City on July 13, 1985. The day was dedicated to Joe DiMaggio, and his 50 years of association with the Yankees. Mandatory Credit: Ed Hill-USA TODAY NETWORK

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Is Mickey Mantle still King of the Hobby? The Results are In!

For several generations of collectors—Millennials, Gen Xers, and Boomers (especially Boomers!)—there was always a single, simple truth: Mickey Mantle was King o

February 24, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA;
Mike Myers and Dana Carvey during the 91st Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY NETWORK

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'SNL Turns 50’: A Look Back at the 1992 Star Pics Set

The sketch comedy show that's caricatured presidents and American culture was once the focus of its own trading card set.

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Card Ladder Coming to Fanatics Collect Listings

Fanatics Collect is bringing Card Ladder data to their listings

Jul 10, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) smiles during warm ups before a game against the Miami Heat at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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Bronny James Says He Only Collects One Players Sports Cards, And Its His Dad!

Bronny James reveals he only collects his father LeBron's sports cards, as LeBron’s Exquisite Rookie sells for $432K in a Sotheby’s auction.

Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; United States shooting guard Stephen Curry (4) and guard LeBron James (6) and guard Kevin Durant (7) celebrate with their gold medals.

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Giannis Ups the Bounty for Topps Now Triple Auto and Topps Now is in the Spotlight

In an unforeseen development, a Topps Now card has become the hottest card in the entire hobby and even NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo wants it offering a cool million-dollar bounty.

Aug 13, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Usain Bolt (JAM) takes a farewell retirement victory lap.

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2024 Topps Allen & Ginter's Autograph Checklist Highlighted by Usain Bolt and Boy Meets World Cast

Topps has 2024 Allen & Ginter up for pre-order today. They also released the checklist, including the all-important autograph signers list, and it is a doozy highlighted by Usain Bolt, the Boy Meets World cast, and Jeff Probst.

Cincinnati Reds Pete Rose in action against the New York Mets in baseball action at Shea Stadium in Queens New York July 7, 1986.

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MLB Hit King Pete Rose Dead at 83: 5 Cards to Collect

The slugger rose to fame for being MLB's all-time hits king, but later became embroiled in a gambling scandal.

Jul 29, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; United States forward Ilona Maher (2) during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ilona Maher Has a Breakout Year as Olympic Medalist and Beyond

IIona Maher won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, became a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, a Dancing with the Stars competitor and also received her first trading card feature in Topps Chrome US Olympic Hopefuls

New book solves some unknowns about iconic Leaf baseball set

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New book solves mysteries about the iconic 1948 Leaf baseball set....or is it 1949?

Collector/Author Brian Kappel goes down many rabbit holes searching for truths and low and behold he found some indeed.

Feb 14, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Dikembe Mutombo during the NBA Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Basketball Legend Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58: 5 Cards to Collect

The Hall of Fame center was famous for blocking shots and wagging his finger at opponents.

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates.

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Jayden Daniels is the Quarterback Football Card Collectors Have Been Searching For

Jayden Daniels quaterback play has the Commanders in first place and is causing his cards, like his Topps Now Auto, to increase in value greatly.

Vince Diiorio puts an authentication sticker on the back of an autographed Johan Rojas baseball card at Dynasty Sports & Framing’s meet and greet event in the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

How Do I Buy Insurance For My Cards And Other Collectables?

As more people get into collecting, an increasing number are also buying insurance to protect their stuff.

Breaking was a tough sell for me until I began to see the entertainment value of it all

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Give me a break... literally.

By John McTaggart I’m old. As a result of this chronological fact, I’m a bit set in my ways with things, including how the hobby should function. Over the yea

2024 Topps 50/50: Shohei Ohtani card images. Courtesy: Topps

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Topps Launches 2024 Ohtani 50/50 Club Card Set Featuring Exclusive Relics from Historic Season

2024 Topps 50/50: Shohei Ohtani will drop exclusively on Topps' site at noon ET on Monday. Five-card packs will cost $25 and 10-pack boxes will go for $239.99.

WR Jameson Williams is poised to be the league's breakout star in 2024, and the newest hobby darling.

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The case for Jamo

The case for Jamo By John McTaggart SI Collects I’ll start by saying I may be a little bias here — I live in Detroit, have my entire life ( and that’s a pretty

The hobby looks more like the lottery nowadays.

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The hobby is not the lottery, right?

By John McTaggart Who doesn’t dream about one day selling a trading card worth millions of dollars, right? Who doesn’t, just every once in a while, imagine pull

Sep 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani .

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Top 10 Iconic Baseball Rookie Cards of the 2000s

These are the top ten iconic baseball rookie cards of the 2000s. Players include Ohtani, Pujols, Acuna, Ichiro, and Trout.

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Are my old basketball cards worth anything?

If you still have your old basketball card collection sitting around, you came to the right place! If you're wondering about your old baseball cards, click here